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Lawrence Freedman @ldfreedman.bsky.social · 1d

Despite the lack of military breakthroughs Putin still talks of Ukraine’s imminent defeat. On what basis does he do so? Latest post considers his theory of victory. (£/free trial) open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/p...?

Putin's theory of victory

The war between Russia and Ukraine is more likely to end with a negotiated ceasefire than with a sweeping military victory though neither seems close.

open.substack.com

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William Sheehan @willsheehan.bsky.social · 1d

www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

How Irish revolutionaries used French language to secure support

The multilingual skills of the revolutionary generation helped them to amplify Ireland's cause on the world stage

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William Sheehan @willsheehan.bsky.social · 3d

Actions like this need to be made a serious criminal offence for those involved with fines going high into six figures.

www.thejournal.ie/cork-tree-fe...

Investigation after more than 30 acres of native trees - some centuries old - felled in Co Cork

The Department of Agriculture has been formally alerted to the incident by the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

www.thejournal.ie

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William Sheehan @willsheehan.bsky.social · 3d

New Vice Chancellor arrives.

Marjorie James Keenan @unenthusiast.com · 3d

In honour of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.

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hammancheez @hammancheez.bsky.social · 3d

"The chancellor approved it"

William Sheehan @willsheehan.bsky.social · 3d

www.bbc.com/news/article...

WW2 Home Guard soldiers not 'old duffers', says Suffolk historian

A collection of papers reveals the volunteer force's extensive training exercises.

www.bbc.com

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William Sheehan @willsheehan.bsky.social · 4d

Bugger, Amazing actor.

www.rte.ie/news/2025/10...

Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton dies at 79 - US media

Actress Diane Keaton, best known for roles in Annie Hall, The Godfather and Something's Gotta Give, has died at the age of 79, according to US magazine People.

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William Sheehan @willsheehan.bsky.social · 4d

Members of Civil Defence Ireland have been awarded a 75th Anniverary Medal. So another for the collection!!!

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Alyssa S. @drsepinwall.bsky.social · 6d

A 🗃️ colleague at Rutgers has been mercilessly doxxed for being a scholar of the history of antifascism - and his family (including another historian colleague) were prevented from leaving the country last night, in a very alarming development. See below for how to help!

Mark Bray @mark-bray.bsky.social · 6d

Friends and comrades made a crowdfunding page for my family.

It’s really hard to post this. I know that there are a lot of other important issues asking for money but things have gotten to the point where we need to open ourselves up to your support.

Thank you for your consideration.

"Help us leave safely" on FreeFunder

Click here to support "Help us leave safely" by Dara on FreeFunder!

www.freefunder.com

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William Sheehan @willsheehan.bsky.social · 7d

So on brand....

Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 7d

Question: Have you given any more thought to suspending habeas corpus?

Trump: Suspending who?

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William Sheehan @willsheehan.bsky.social · 7d

Least we can do, doing a huge lot of work here?

Parker Molloy @parkermolloy.com · 7d

What www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

POLITICO
"They killed Charlie Kirk — the least that we can do is go through a legal process and redistrict Indiana into a nine to zero map," Sen. Jim Banks, the Republican of Indiana, told POLITICO last month.

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William Sheehan @willsheehan.bsky.social · 7d

This is very sad for everyone. But as UK news channels have been speaking of two for terrorism. That's not true. One if not both were killed by UK police. No joy for anyone, but truth is important!

www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...

Officer who killed hero during terror attack will face no misconduct

Adrian Daulby, 53, was hit by a stray bullet at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Crumpsall yesterday morning.

www.dailymail.co.uk

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Bleddyn Bowen @bleddb.bsky.social · 8d

Even before ChatGPT etc I was reading publications that cited my work which claimed I said things I didn’t… people were already sloppy and careless and now it’s even easier to be so.

Marco Almada @marcoalmada.com · 8d

LOL, just got my first citation to a paper of mine that does not actually exist. Thanks, Sam Altman

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William Sheehan @willsheehan.bsky.social · 7d

Fortunately for Tech companies, politicians can be relatively cheap.

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William Sheehan @willsheehan.bsky.social · 7d

Wait, what happened to warrior elite, high bar fitness tests??? ETC.

Wesley Morgan @wesleymorgan.bsky.social · 8d

Don’t think these Texas National Guard guys are going to be chasing any immigrants around Chicago on foot

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Dan Kaszeta FRHistS @dankaszeta.bsky.social · 7d

It’s a matter of risk management. The tear gas will be annoying but eye damage could be permanent. See:

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Scottish History Society @scothistorysociety.bsky.social · 7d

Winter Lecture Series: Finding Women in Scottish History

Join us for a series of free, online lectures to explore sources of women's lived experience, intellectual and religious networks, and socio-political power in medieval and early modern Scotland.

scottishhistorysociety.com/shs-winter-l...

SHS Winter Lecture Series: Finding Women in Scottish History

scottishhistorysociety.com

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William Sheehan @willsheehan.bsky.social · 7d

Presumably, Fuel Thieves Action will now be proscribed.

Secrets & Spies Podcast: Current Affairs | Intelligence @secretsandspies.bsky.social · 7d

An investigation is underway after intruders cut through a wire fence at the Royal Artillery Barracks in Larkhill

ukdefencejournal.org.uk/police-inves...

Police investigate breach at Larkhill Army base

Intruders have cut through a wire fence at the barracks in Larkhill, stealing what officials described as a “large quantity” of fuel from a civilian contractor on site, according to LBC.

ukdefencejournal.org.uk

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Vanda Wilcox @vandawilcox.bsky.social · 7d

Looking forward to seeing this book out very soon now!

Dr Aimée Fox @draefox.bsky.social · 8d

Only a month 'til the publication of “Framing the First World War: How Divergent Views Shaped a Global Conflict”, edited by me, @mpmfinch.bsky.social & @dmorganowen.bsky.social!

US readers: get 30% discount (code: FRAMINGWWI) & free shipping if you order direct from @univpressofkansas.bsky.social

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William Sheehan @willsheehan.bsky.social · 7d

Yes...

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Does the road to hell begin in Cork?

How one man's drink-induced unconscious trip in 12th century Cork reshaped how the Western world imagines eternal damnation

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Dónal Hassett @donalh.bsky.social · 7d

We are delighted to welcome @susiedeedigan.bsky.social to Maynooth tomorrow evening for a research seminar entitled '"Hardly serious”: the detention of republican women in wartime Ireland, 1939-45'. The seminar is open to the public and will take place in Roque Lab, Rhetoric House 17:00-18:00.

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Rune Møller Stahl @runestahl.bsky.social · 7d

A Danish parliamentarian, the MP Victoria Velasquez, has been abducted by the Israeli military this morning.

Rune Møller Stahl @runestahl.bsky.social · 7d

Det her er jo vanvittigt. Et dansk folketingsmedlem, der bortføres militært af en fremmed magt i et åbenlyst brud på folkeretten. Hvordan kan vi opretholde almindelige diplomatiske forbindelser med et sådan forbryderisk regime.

nyheder.tv2.dk/live/udland/...

Dansk politiker en del af opbragt skib: - Jeg er blevet kidnappet

Det danske folketingsmedlem Victoria Velasquez (EL) er en del af besætningen på et af de skibe fra nødhjælpsflotillen, der er blevet opbragt af Israels militær...

nyheder.tv2.dk

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Ulrike Franke @rikefranke.bsky.social · 8d

And here we go. I never wrote this article, and yet it is cited here.

www.liberalbriefs.com/geopolitics/...

And of course, it sounds so plausible, I seriously checked whether I had forgotten it, or the footnote was slightly wrong.

#AIisnotresearch

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Colm Murphy @colmpm.bsky.social · 8d

*Calling PhD students of modern British and imperial history in London*

The @ihrbritainseminar.bsky.social's first session this Thursday (9 Oct.) is dedicated to PhDs, at any stage, for elevator pitches and meet-and-greet. Do come along! Details in the link.

www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...

New PhD Student Session

For the first session of term we will be hosting a meet and greet at the IHR for all PhD students in modern British and imperial history.

www.history.ac.uk

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Blavatnik School of Government @blavatnikschool.bsky.social · 8d

Professor Ciaran Martin is quoted in The New York Times discussing what recent cyberattacks reveal about the weaknesses in the UK’s cybersecurity. 👇
https://ow.ly/nSCY50X7EoN

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Dr Francis Young @drfrancisyoung.bsky.social · 9d

I’m pleased to say you can now pre-order my next book, ‘Fairies: A History’ (out in February 2026) from
@politybooks.bsky.social. Thank you to Jeremy Harte, Simon Young, Jo Hickey-Hall and Owen Davies for such generous endorsements! 🌿📚 www.politybooks.com/bookdetail?b...

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